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National and provincial medical groups are decrying an increase in "bullying, attacks and violence" directed at health-care workers, as hospitals are targeted by large groups of anti-vaccine protesters and those opposed to mandatory vaccination.

Langley, B.C., mother Kerryann Lewis has been found not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of her seven-year-old daughter, Aaliyah Rosa, who was found dead on the bathroom floor of her mother's apartment in 2018.

A man attending a People's Party of Canada event hit PPC leader Maxime Bernier with an egg while posing with him for a photo — an incident that has raised questions about campaign security.

A man attending a People's Party of Canada event hit PPC leader Maxime Bernier with an egg while posing for a photo — an incident which has raised questions about campaign security.

The search for a missing three-year-old boy believed to have been abducted by his father from the town of Sainte-Paule, Que., enters its fourth day as police endure harsh weather conditions.

The fourth day of searching for a missing three-year-old boy believed to have been abducted by his father from the town of Sainte-Paule, Que., has turned up signs that they are still in the area, police say.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will take to the skies during the Canadian International Air Show on Labour Day weekend in Toronto — one of three air shows in Canada this year. Plus, a look at other recent air shows here and abroad.

The campaign manager for Cathay Wagantall, the Conservative Party candidate and incumbent for Saskatchewan's Yorkton-Melville riding, has organized an online petition and is an admin of a Facebook group opposing masking policies implemented by two local school divisions.

The campaign manager for Cathay Wagantall, the Conservative Party candidate and incumbent for Saskatchewan's Yorkton-Melville riding, has organized an online petition and is an admin of a Facebook group opposing masking policies implemented by two local school divisions.

A provincially appointed judge investigating the actions of Montreal police leading up to Mamadi Camara's wrongful arrest and detention last winter has concluded the Black man was not a victim of racial profiling, but a bungled investigation contributed to his six-day stint in jail.

A provincially appointed judge investigating the actions of Montreal police leading up to Mamadi Camara's wrongful arrest and detention last winter has concluded the Black man was not a victim of racial profiling, but a bungled investigation contributed to his six-day stint in jail.

The NHL has reached an agreement to send players to the Beijing 2022 Olympics. The league and the NHLPA reached a joint agreement with the IIHF on Friday following months of negotiations to ensure safe participation.

Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston, a leader in the pandemic-denying, anti-mask movement, has pleaded guilty to a hate crime in Ontario in connection with anti-Muslim posts online. 

Ottawa police homicide detectives announced Wednesday they would not charge the 16-year-old boy who fatally stabbed Eric Hewer, 19, saying the teen acted in self-defence.

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole unveiled his crime strategy today — a plan that calls for tougher criminal sanctions on gun-toting gang members in order to curb a troubling spike in urban violence.

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole unveiled his crime strategy today — a plan that calls for tougher criminal sanctions on gun-toting gang members in order to curb a troubling spike in urban violence.

U.S. President Joe Biden travelled to Louisiana on Friday to get a first-hand look at the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ida, the monster storm that devastated the southern portion of the state and left 1 million people without power.

U.S. President Joe Biden travels to Louisiana on Friday to get a first-hand look at the destruction wrought by Hurricane Ida, the monster storm that devastated the southern portion of the state and left 1 million people without power.

A group of Afghan women held a rare protest in Kabul, demanding equality with men and testing Taliban tolerance as the new rulers try to form a government.

Warming of the Arctic caused by climate change has increased the number of polar vortex outbreaks, when frigid air from the far north bathes other parts of the Northern Hemisphere in killer cold, a new study finds.

Albertans want to talk about a lot more than coal when it comes to development in their beloved Rocky Mountains, says the head of the committee charged with collecting public opinion on the issue.

"The risk is up to you," says a patron of being out during the fourth wave.

Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are expected to discuss two key questions when they meet on Sept. 17 to consider a COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign this fall: Is protection from the initial shots waning, and will boosters help?

Canada's Danielle Dorris captured a gold medal and broke a world record twice in the pool, while Canadian Marissa Papaconstantinou sprinted to a bronze medal on the track. Here's more of what you missed on Friday.

The NHL plans to punish unvaccinated players more harshly if they test positive for COVID-19 this season.

The NHL plans to punish unvaccinated players more harshly if they test positive for COVID-19 this season.

The polarization is obvious. Resource producing regions vote Conservative. Urban resource consumers vote Liberal or NDP. While that works for the Liberals at the ballot box, it comes at a very high cost for national unity, says writer and oil service executive David Yager.

George Lessard saw his federal government pension payments dwindle after receiving the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) in 2020. He's sharing his experience so other seniors know that they could also see their incomes affected this year.

A Vancouver-based non-profit group has been raising awareness about scams featuring David Suzuki-branded products, after dozens of people have given up credit card information to online scammers.

Canada's Danielle Dorris has capture a gold medal, breaking the world record for a second time in the day.

Three Newfoundland men who happen to share a love of mechanics found out they're all related through a DNA testing website. What's more, some of them already knew each other.

The federal Liberals come out on top of a new analysis on the effectiveness and cost to the economy of  the climate change policies on offer by the four main federal parties running in the federal election, but the Conservatives plan sees them not far behind in second place. 

A week and a half before election day, five main party leaders face off in the official debates.

A week and a half before election day, five main party leaders face off in the official debates.

A week and a half before election day, five main party leaders faced off in the official debates.

While Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has been hailed as a watershed moment for representation, industry watchers say it has been forced to shoulder more burden than it should have, by restarting the Marvel franchise's theatrical experience.

The U.S troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and the fall of Kabul is reminding some Toronto-area former "boat people" of American's departure from Vietnam after losing the war, which prompted thousands to flee. They hope Canada will bring in more Afghan refugees.

The Liberals have proposed a ban on blind bidding, saying it drives up real estate prices. But experts tell CBC News the measure is unlikely to have a notable effect.

On Sept. 7, Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from across the globe, and let them to skip the country's 14-day quarantine requirement.

On Sept. 7, Canada plans to open its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from across the globe, and let them to skip the country's 14-day quarantine requirement.

On Sept. 7, Canada plans to open its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from across the globe, and let them to skip the country's 14-day quarantine requirement.

Three Newfoundland men who happen to share a love of mechanics found out they're all related through a DNA testing website. What's more, some of them already knew each other.

New Zealand authorities said Friday they shot and killed a violent extremist after he entered a supermarket and stabbed and injured six shoppers.

A young Mexican boxer has died after being knocked unconscious and taken away in a stretcher in Montreal Saturday night, the event's promoter has confirmed.

A young Mexican boxer has died after being knocked unconscious and taken away in a stretcher in Montreal Saturday night, the event's promoter has confirmed.

The main party leaders appeared on stage for the first time Thursday in a French-language debate that was at times raucous as the four men fiercely competed for votes in a province that could very well decide who is Canada's next prime minister.

Drake has once again set the internet abuzz, this time with the emoji-splashed cover art for his latest album, Certified Lover Boy. Experts say the rapper's many memes and viral moments are carefully orchestrated efforts to leverage his brand.

Drake has once again set the internet abuzz, this time with the emoji-splashed cover art for his latest album, Certified Lover Boy. Experts say the rapper's many memes and viral moments are carefully orchestrated efforts to leverage his brand.

The National for Sept. 2 — Why the deadly mix of rain and wind that hit New York may become more common. Plus, is this campaign a turning point for mental health policy?

Long-suffering patients coping with Canada’s lacklustre mental health care services now find themselves in an unusual position — with all three major political parties now vying for their votes with rich promises.